ILLUMINATION Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2016

Winemaker Rebecca Wineburg has crafted a stunning blend of 44% Sauvignon Musque and 47% Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Semillon. The resultant wine is one of the most compelling Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley which I have tasted in the past year and follows the exceedingly long line of great Illumination bottlings. This has a simply luxurious texture and mouthfeel that yeilds tropical fruit flavors which connect with a wonderful tension. This gorgeous wine will cellar well for a decade or more. (Best 2017-2027) - December, 2017 (OB)


Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: December, 2017
  • Producer: Illumination
  • Vintage: 2016
  • Drinking Window: 2017-2027
  • Estimated Value: $40
  • Country: United States
  • Region: California
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
  • Importer: NA